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Alicella gigantea This animal is an amphipod species and probably the largest of its kind. The alicella gigantea lives at very deep depths, approximately between 2 and 5 kilometers below sea level. That makes it even more impressive that they can get that big, because most of the animals in this area of ​​the ocean are quite small. The alicella gigantea can grow as long as 34 centimeters. They are white animals with several small legs and of course the armor-like appearance that you are used to from lobsters. Lysiosquillina maculata Lysiosquillina maculata falls under the mantis shrimp and is…

In total there are more than 300 species of octopuses on Earth, but they remain mysterious animals. They are often difficult to observe, so scientists do not know everything about these animals, including their height and weight. With today’s knowledge, this is the top 8 largest octopuses in the world. 7. Southern red octopus (Enteroctopus megalocyathus) This octopus is a member of the giant octopus family, but one of the smaller ones in its family. It has an average weight of 3.9 kilos and can grow to almost three feet long. The animal stands out thanks to its impressive red…

Imagine a dinosaur. You probably immediately think of a huge beast, such as a Tyrannosaurus Rex or a Supersaurus. But not all dinosaurs were that big. In 2020, scientists found the skull of the smallest dinosaur discovered to date in a piece of amber in Myanmar. The Oculudentavis khaungraae was about the size of a bee hummingbird, the smallest bird in the world at 5 to 6 centimeters, and was probably a real hunter after small insects. The next ten dinosaurs are a bit bigger, but are still among the smallest ever found. Unnamed: BEXHM: 2008.14.1 (17 to 50 centimeters)…

There is a lot of discussion about the use of nuclear power plants. Due to the current climate change caused by greenhouse gases such as CO2, every country is looking for less polluting energy sources. Nuclear power plants, unlike coal, gas and petroleum power plants, emit little or no CO2. This makes nuclear energy a free “clean” energy source, were it not for the fact that the nuclear waste from nuclear power plants is still radioactive for tens of thousands of years and must be stored under safe conditions all that time. Moreover, a damaged nuclear reactor can lead to…

Banks have always played a very important role in a country’s economy. In essence, it means that a bank lends money to individuals and companies, who use it to finance their projects. Such a loan must be repaid over a longer period with interest. The bank collects savings and investments from individuals and organizations in order to be able to lend the necessary amounts. In the past it was mainly American banks that belonged to the global top 10, but nowadays Chinese banks dominate the financial world. Indeed: in the current top 10 of the largest banks in the world,…

10. Maria Sharapova Dit bericht bekijken op Instagram That feeling when you put on a dress and ?? The print took hours of research to perfect. The application of a print on a performance material is incredibly high tech but this execution is ??Thank you team!! ????‍♀️ Een bericht gedeeld door Maria Sharapova (@mariasharapova) op 19 Jun 2019 om 5:59 (PDT) Maria Sharapova is one of the most successful tennis players in women’s tennis today. In 2012 she was the tenth player to win the Career Slam, or victory in all four Grand Slams. In addition to a tennis player,…

Could there be something in the water in Romania? The country is filled with the most beautiful women. Making a top 10 is almost impossible, the singers, models and celebrities from Romania are all beautiful women. We’ll make an attempt anyway! 10. Alexandra Stan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GARClajEnYY Alexandra Stan, born June 10, 1989 in Constanta, is a singer from Romania. In 2011 she had a mega hit with the song “Mr. Saxobeat”. The song took first place in the charts in many European countries. 9. Antonia Iacobescu Dit bericht bekijken op Instagram Een bericht gedeeld door Antonia Iacobescu (@antoholix_armenia) Antonia Iacobescu is…

The United States is a large country, so it is not surprising that there are no fewer than 62 national parks here. The parks have been developed to protect the natural landscape and to give flora and fauna plenty of room to continue to grow and flourish. At the same time, visitors can safely enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Some of these parks are exceptionally large. Which those are? You read it in the top 10 largest national parks in the United States. 10. Everglades, Florida – 6,106.50 sq km Everglades National Park can be found in Florida, where a tropical…

Doutzen Kroes, Romee Strijd and Sanne Vloet have a number of things in common, they are stunningly beautiful, belong to the absolute top of the modeling world and come from the Netherlands! It may be clear, the Netherlands has beautiful women. Not only now, but look at our list of the most famous Dutch supermodels of all time, remember Karen Mulder ? But we now focus on the year 2021, who are the most beautiful women in the Netherlands? 10. Nochtli Peralta Alvarez Dit bericht bekijken op Instagram FUERTE⚡️ Being strong and positive doesn’t mean it’s not okay, to not…

You don’t have to go to a museum to admire his artwork. A large number of Banksy’s works can be seen on the street, under viaducts and in other unexpected places. The artist is known for his graffiti style and the political message that his artworks all convey. From time to time he takes a trip to other types of art such as performance, films or exhibitions. Despite his world fame, the artist still manages to remain anonymous: nobody knows who Banksy really is. This is the top 10 Banksy works. 10. Laugh Now Banksy regularly uses monkeys in his…

A floor is just a floor, right? Not always, because some floors can be seen as real works of art. All over the world you will find the most special floors with subtle details, striking patterns or an important history. You can read more about it in the top 10 special floors in the world. 10. Optical illusion in Manchester As a tile company you naturally want to show what is possible with tiles. That’s why the company has laid a very special floor in Manchester at Casa Ceramica . The pattern on the floor creates an optical illusion, making…

The following ten countries have the longest coastline in kilometers. As you can imagine most countries in the list are either very large or island. 10. China – 14,500 km Formally referred to as the People’s Republic of China, its coastline measures 14,500 kilometres, and has more than five thousand islands. It is located to the West of the Pacific Ocean in East Asia. China is the most populated country in the world, having a population of about 1.3 billion, but it is also one of the most developed countries in the world. Even though it has one of the…

Until quite recently, it was almost impossible to measure a wild animal’s speed accurately. Modern instruments have removed some of the guesswork, but it is still necessary to get a clear sight of the animal when it is moving at its maximum velocity, and this is not a simple matter. Also, many animals can maintain their top speed only in very short bursts, which makes the findings difficult to verify. What follows is a list of the ten top fastest mammals, at least as currently known, and starting with the slowest. 10 African wild dog – 44 mph The African…

It’s hard to imagine the music industry without boy bands. From the late 80s to the early noughties, boy bands dominated the music scene, seducing female fans with their harmonised vocals and glossy stage personas. By the end of the century, however, they faded behind rising stars in pop and RnB, until recent years. Boy bands are now experiencing a renaissance. These are the top 10 most successful boybands of all time: 10. One Direction – 35 million records sold One Direction shot to stardom in 2010, after appearing on British talent show, The X Factor. That they finished third…

It probably says something about the state of English-speaking society that there are people who actually count occurrences of the word ‘fuck’ in films. We’ve been using it since 1475 or even earlier, but it still has the power to shock. It was first used in a film in 1967. Since then it’s been a free-for-all, quite frankly, as numerous films have attempted, and succeeded, to desensitise audiences to the shocking effects of the F-word. Cementing Martin Scorsese as the undisputed Father of Fuckage is his latest film, The Wolf of Wall Street, with a staggering 506 occurrences of the…

There is no doubt that reading a book allows the mind to travel to distant places, learn new things or simply allow us to reflect on some of the oldest questions posed by man since the existence of mankind. Some books will allow us to do those things more than others, and very few publications will allow us to do all those things while keeping us entertained for many weeks. The novels mentioned above are some of the longest books ever written, which allow the reader to stay immersed in the stories and live the characters for a great amount…

Many young boys (and some girls) dream about becoming an astronaut when the grow up. Going to space still is something magical. And Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story being an astronaut also helps! These ten men and women, and even a dog, have made this dream come true, the top 10 most famous astronauts: 10. Sergei Krikalev NASA Sergei Krikalev was something of an athlete in his youth, enjoying swimming, cycling and skiing. This does not mean that he was a ‘dumb jock’ though; he earned a mechanical engineering degree at university, before going to work for NPO Energia, the…

New York holds a special place in our hearts, even for people who have never been there. This is due, in part, to the predominance placed on New York by theatre and movie directors, but also owes something to the proximity of the United Nations Headquarters – the centre of ‘good’ politics, where politicians from all over the world come to meet peacefully to find harmonious solutions to world issues. Few visitors who make the trip to New York come away unimpressed despite the glamorous depiction of the city – it is one of the few places that lives up…

When it comes to the heaviest living animals, marine mammals win all the way, with whales making up the whole of the top ten. They are so large that they don’t fit on to any scales, and have to be weighed in parts. The figures on this list are calculated from average body mass. Also read the top 10 heaviest terrestrial animals 10. Gray whale (19.5 tonnes) Gray whales are baleen whales, with baleen plates to filter food from water, rather than through teeth. As long as 49 feet in length, and once known as devil fish due to fierce…

10. Gaur (Bos gaurus) Average mass: 0.95 tonnes Average length: 3.8 metres The guar, or Indian bison, is found in South Asia and Southeast Asia. The tallest species of wild cattle, the guar is heavy and strong with long curved horns common to both males and females, and large ears. A prominent bony ridge stretches along the back from the shoulders. The male colouring is dark brown to black whilst females and juveniles are much paler. Guar habitat is mostly evergreen forests and areas with a moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forest mix. Though they rarely bathe or wallow, optimal environments…

10. Amsterdam Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands is worthy of a visit lasting a week or two, and even then you will be hard-pressed to fit everything in! Every visitor should start with a lengthy canal tour over and around the web of canals that spider through the oldest parts of the city. The canals date back some 600 years and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site in their own right, as well as taking the visitor past fabulous architecture and important sights, such as the Anne Frank Museum. History aficionados will not want to miss Amsterdam’s Jewish Historical…

Prague is steeped in history, having stood for over 1100 years, even able to boast being the former seat of the Holy Roman Empire. Now best known as the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague is a very popular tourist destination. The city escaped heavy bombardment during the Second World War and as a result still has many superb examples of architecture dating back through the centuries. 10. Wenceslas Square Wenceslas Square is not really a square at all. It is more of a wide, spacious avenue some 60 metres wide by 750 metres long. It was originally included in…

On Broadway and the surrounding streets, there are more than ninety theaters with more than 500 seats available. If you’ve made it to Broadway, you’ve really made it. The following ten musicals are the most succesful, and some are even still running *Still running 10. Beauty and the Beast – 5.461 shows https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyq5VI2486I ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is a musical from the lyric team of Tim Rice and Howard Ashman which also features a music score by Alan Menken. The work also gained inspiration from Linda Woolverton’s book with the same title – this book, and a 1991 film feature,…

In the past, travellers simply required somewhere safe and comfortable to rest. We have moved on from that, via convenient city stopovers and mid-range package tours, to huge resorts that are essentially mini-cities catering for every need. This list details the ten largest hoteslt in the world. 10. Aria Resort & Casino – Las Vegas, USA – 4.004 Rooms The tenth largest hotel in the world is the Aria Resort and Casino in Gambling city Las Vegas, USA. The name refers to its central position on the CityCentre complex of the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, an aria being the…

Rippling rivers in a beautiful landscape: you will find this special picture in many European places. Europe has countless rivers that flow through several countries. But which rivers have the longest length of all? You will discover it in these top 10 longest rivers in Europe. 10. Dniester river – 1,411 kilometers The Dniester can be found in eastern Europe. Here the river flows through both Ukraine and Moldova. The start is in the Carpathians: a mountain region in Ukraine. Then the river flows slowly but surely to the south, where it flows into the Black Sea. What makes this…

A natural disaster is a sudden event that causes widespread destruction, lots of collateral damage or loss of life, brought about by forces other than the acts of human beings. A natural disaster might be caused by earthquakes, flooding, volcanic eruption, landslide, hurricanes etc. In order to be classified as a disaster, it will have profound environmental effect and/or human loss and frequently incurs financial loss. The following ten natural diasasters since 1900 have the highest death toll. 10. Bangladesh: Cyclone 1991: 138,866 lives lost Despite having the rather friendly sounding designation Bob 01, this cyclone turned out to be…

Arnold Schwarzenegger was an unlikely candidate to become one of the world’s most successful actors and the king of action cinema. Speaking with an impenetrable Austrian drawl and possessing an almost inhuman muscular physique, no one could have predicted that this bodybuilder would become a charismatic leading man who would turn in iconic performances in some of the biggest blockbusters of all time. 10. Commando (1985) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPhISgw3I2w Commando is a shining example of the excesses and cheesiness of 80s action cinema. With its cheesy synth music, overuse of montages, clichéd ‘black ops soldier comes out of retirement’ story and huge…

It is a vital rule in the gaming community that a game is only as good as its weapons. No matter what the story or the setting, there must be a deadly weapon to characterize mayhem in the game. The sword of Geralt of Rivera is a testimony to this concept. There are many weapons which dominate the gaming scenario. Out of all the options for offensive and defensive weaponry, swords hold a distinctive place.  This bladed arsenal is an acute representation of authority, defense, ability, vigor, and valor. All the tales from cultures around the world are decorated with…

Mobile phones are an integral part of our lives. We use them every day and prefer to always have the latest model in our pocket. Our smartphones are now small pocket computers, but that used to be different. Over the years, a number of iconic mobile phones have been released that turned the world upside down. Which phones are they? You can read that in this top 10. The list is in chronological order 10. Motorola DynaTAC 8000X (1983) Redrum0486 & Rico Shen / Wikipedia The world of mobile phones had to start somewhere. The first mobile phones were already…

No matter how solid the ground looks, it is always possible for a sinkhole to form. The soil collapses from one moment to the next, and suddenly there is a deep hole in the ground. In some situations, these holes drag cars and buildings with them, but (luckely) many sinkholes are located in remote places in nature. What are the largest sinkholes in the world? You can read that in this top 10. 10. Nongle – China – 384 feet deep This sinkhole is located in a beautiful location, in the middle of Chinese nature. The environment of the sinkhole…

A Ferris wheel is the perfect attraction for young and old. As you slowly but surely reach the top of the Ferris wheel, you will enjoy a beautiful view of the surroundings. In more and more places you will find a giant Ferris wheel with dimensions that will destroy all other Ferris wheels. Are you curious about the tallest Ferris wheels in the world? Then read on, because everything you need to know is in this top 10. 10. Changsha Ferris Wheel – 120 meters high (393 feet) ZDL / Shutterstock.com This Ferris wheel in China is part of a…

A helicopter can land on almost any flat terrain, which is a major advantage over an airplane. It can also remain suspended in the air on site. A helicopter is very suitable for military purposes, as it can deliver troops and supplies to the most inhospitable regions. However, the helicopter is also used en masse in search and rescue operations, for transporting the seriously injured to a distant hospital or for monitoring traffic jams and traffic. Below is an overview of the ten largest helicopters that have ever been built. 10. V-22 Osprey Santiparp Wattanaporn / Shutterstock.com It looks a…

Aircraft carriers play a major role in military operations. Fighter jets and helicopters can take off and land from these gigantic ships. Aircraft carriers ensure that the range of the air force is expanded enormously. In the First World War, the first ships that could take a few planes appeared. After WWI, the development of aircraft carriers got under way. 10. Chakri Naruebet – 183 meters (600 feet) The Chakri Naruebet was built in Spain in 1994 and first served with the Spanish Navy. In 1997, the Thai government bought the aircraft carrier from Spain. This purchase was intended to…

There are always new apps and websites that are the trend of the moment. Social media platform TikTok is one of them. This app is the place to share short videos of yourself, preferably with good music and a few dances. But who has the most followers on TikTok? You can read that in these top 10 most popular TikTokkers. 10. Flighthouse – 22.5 million followers @flighthouse daisykeech said “pow, pow” ? #dancecharades w / addisonre ♬ Say So – Doja Cat Flighthouse is a large company that focuses primarily on creating content for TikTok. Their videos are about the…

In the 90s Happy Hardcore was a very popular music movement in Europe. The songs are the ‘happy’ variance of hardcore house. A typical Happy Hardcore songs features cheerful vocals (often ‘samples’ from other songs that have been accelerated), happy lyrics and a beat between 165 and 180 per minute. The happy hardcore movement was particularly popular in the Netherlands and Germany. Many of the popular happy hardcore acts are from these countries. These are the ten most popular ones. Be sure to also check out the top 30 greatest happy harcore songs on bestmusiclists.com 10. Flamman & Abraxas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxBgGZMVQbY…

In the animal kingdom you encounter the most diverse and bizarre creatures. Some animals, however, know how to hide their characteristics. For example, tongues with anabsurd size or remarkable function. Many animal tongues look dirty and slimy, but they play an important role in gathering food. Here is a list of the most bizarre, extreme and unique tongues in the animal world. Chameleon – Long tongue Chameleons are one of the most extraordinary animals on earth. Not just because their skin color can change; they also have eyes that can look in almost any direction, and a tongue that is…

The longest bridges in the world are mainly found in Asia and the United States. Yet enough impressive long bridges have been built in Europe. Do you want to know what the most impressive bridges of this continent are? You read it in the top 10 longest bridges in Europe. 10. Ponte Salgueiro Maia in Portugal – 4,300 meters (14,100 feet) Ricardo Reis /flickr This bridge is built to take motorists from one side of the Tagus river to the other. This river is incredibly wide, which meant that an enormously long bridge was needed (but a large part of…

Some holders of a title in the Guinness Book of Records do everything to get a record in that book. Dirty records aren’t an exception. We list the 15 dirtiest records in the book. Anyone interest in breaking these records?   15. Dirtiest drink that you can actually drink The honor of the dirties drink in the world goes to tribal tribes in Afghanistan. This dirty drink is part of the wedding night. Khoona is the local name for this brew. It is the bull that makes it. Khoona is lukewarm sperm from the bull. Nice to start your wedding…

The 10 highest mountains in the world are all located in the Himalayan Mountains. As a matter of fact, the 100 largest mountains are all located in the Himalayan and the neighboring Karakoram mountain (all mountains higher than 7,000 meters). 10. Annapurna I – 26,545 feet (8,091m) The Annapurna region of the Himalaya Mountains is home to a number of renowned, towering peaks, the tallest being Annapurna I. The western slopes of the mountain are made up of grand glaciers whilst the northern side slopes down into a great gorge. Its name is translated as ‘Goddess of the Harvests’ and…